Caliper, a global management consulting firm, set out to discover the key characteristics by studying a group of 85 women who they were all in senior management positions. Each executive took a personality test and answered a series of surveys about her successes.
With this equitable assessment in mind, these executives answered questions about How do they lead their companies?
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The investigation found that The six traits most commonly shared among successful professional women are:
- Assertiveness
- Aggressiveness
- Empathy
- ego strength
- stress tolerance
- Energy
According to an explanation Caliper gave to Business Insiderthe study results mean that successful women they are straightforward in their communication stylethey can advance projects, can understand and relate with the feelings of others feel comfortable in high-stress environments and they are excited with your work.
On the other hand, the study also discovered qualities that could slow down success. Apparently, women «with a high level of accommodation» That worry too much about what other people think of them they probably have difficulties in leadership roles.
Of course, this is not to say that if you sometimes fit in with others, you won’t be a successful leader. But making sure everyone is happy is important.
Taken together, the study results aren’t exactly mind-boggling; It seems obvious that you must be able to stand your ground, be enthusiastic about your career, and not crack under pressure if you want to climb the corporate ladder all the time. way to the top, but it is certainly a helpful reminder for those of us who we struggle with any or all of these traits.
It takes a lot to take charge and lead, much less run a company. But we can all be a boss, you just have to want it. As Lean In says, «Together, we can make work work for women like never before.»
So let’s do it. Regardless of personality traits, being a leader requires an inner desire and drive to lead and take control. It is up to you to own it.